Clinical Nurse Specialist – Cardiology

Location:   Wellington Hospital

Service:    Cardiology – Cardiac Rhythm Management 

Contract:  Permanent Part-Time 0.8 FTE

Salary:      NZNO MECA- Senior Nurses Scale grade 2 / RN Prescriber grade 3 - pro rata

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

An exciting opportunity to join our innovative cardiology nursing service has arisen. We are looking for a motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our cardiac rhythm management team. The CNS will work alongside a team to provide expert care to patients and their whānau with cardiac conditions, with a specific focus on cardiac rhythm management. 

The CNS will join a team of specialist nurses and will be integral in leading and expanding cardiac rhythm management nurse-led services to improve patient and whānau care across the Capital Coast and Hutt Valley District. This role will focus on supporting people receiving implanted cardiac device therapies, help establish pathways for people with Atrial Fibrillation, and will play a key role in coordinating our regional interventional cardiology service. 

About the Team/Service/ Location 

The Cardiology team is made up of a range of health professionals who have a passion for their work. This role is primarily based at Wellington Hospital, supporting the tertiary electrophysiology service. The senior nursing cardiology team consist of experienced RN Prescribers and expert CNS’s, who champion nurse-led innovation and advanced nursing practice. There are opportunities to be supported into the role by the experienced, enthusiastic and committed team. 

About you 

If you are an expert in cardiac nursing, or are looking to be supported to become one, this could be the role for you. 

You will be:

• An experienced cardiac nurse or RN Prescriber 
• Working towards or have completed postgraduate nursing education qualification
• Demonstrate advanced assessment and inter-personal skills 
• Passionate about improving outcomes for people and their whānau 
• Ready to develop and work in nurse-led services 

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 6th March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement